Travel OR RN - $2,146 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Salem, Oregon.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/21/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced OR RN for a 13-week Operating Room assignment requiring 2 years of experience, with first-time travelers welcome to apply.

• Operating Room department within a hospital setting
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Weekday scheduled shifts of 10 hours and weekday night call shifts of 8 hours (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Weekend scheduled and call shifts of 10-12 hours
• Up to 6 shifts of call and/or weekend scheduled shifts per 6-week schedule
• Epic charting system required
• Floating required within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital located approximately 15 minutes away

• Active RN license (Oregon RN license pending is acceptable at time of submission)
• Oregon CNA license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS required; ACLS and CNOR preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Robust OR RN experience at a Level I or II trauma hospital preferred
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred

• Support a wide range of surgical specialties including vascular, gynecology, plastics, oral, neurology, trauma, podiatry, orthopedic, general surgery, urology, and thoracic procedures
• Experience with robotic surgical systems such as Da Vinci Xi and Mako Surgical System preferred
• Perform key OR responsibilities including blood product administration, infection control, specimen handling, and Universal Protocol time-out procedures
• Adherence to emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, and malignant hyperthermia management
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent employees of the health system are ineligible to apply for six months following termination of employment
• Candidates may only be submitted to one position within this health system
• Facility does not accommodate block scheduling
• RTO must be finalized prior to consideration, with additional RTO requests after that point potentially resulting in removal from consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-742998. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Operating Room

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.